Technical comparison between plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicles: 2017 Toyota Prius Prime Plug-in Hybrid vs. 2017 Chevrolet VOLT:
- external dimensions (length, width, height, wheelbase, ground clearance)
- internal dimensions (head room, leg room, shoulder room, cargo volume, fuel tank capacity)
- curb weight, maximum load capacity
- electric motor (maximum power, torque, battery capacity)
- petrol engine (displacement, max power, max torque)
- performance (total system power, top speed, acceleration)
- total & pure electric range, MPGe, MPG, liters/100 km, average energy & fuel consumption, calculated fuel economy
- price.
Calculated fuel economy is based on assumptions listed below:
- each calculated fuel economy depends on trip distances listed in the table
- after each trip, the battery is fully charged
- first, the energy from the battery is used
- energy from regenerative braking is not calculated
Please note that this is only a technical comparison, based solely on the technical specification of both cars. Not a real life Toyota Prius Prime vs. Chevrolet VOLT test drive review. Images are mostly taken from the manufacturer website.
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